Composers eleven / Neville Cardus ; with drawings by Milein Cosman.
| Author/creator | Cardus, Neville |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : G. Braziller, 1959. |
| Description | 255 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Franz Schubert: 1797-1828 -- Wagner: 1813-1883 -- Brahms: 1833-1897 -- Anton Bruckner: 1824-1896 -- Gustav Mahler: 1860-1911 -- Strauss, the tragic-comedian: 1864-1949 -- Cesar Franck: 1822-1890 -- Debussy: 1862-1918 -- Edward Elgar: 1857-1934 -- Delius: 1863-1934 -- Sibelius: 1865-1957. |
| Abstract | "It should be the aim of the writer on music to explain or illumine the musical traits that make the style that is the man himself related to his environment," writes the author. This is the main intention of these essays, written with the easy, friendly charm which has made his work popular not only among expert music-lovers but among all those who take a pleasure in music. These are personal studies - informative and witty - that highlight the composer and his work against the wider background of the culture and of his time. An acute judgment and a happy blend of lucidity and descriptive simile enable the author to stimulate the reader with his own sensitivity and enthusiasm. The music-lover, who is so often confused by forbidding technical analyses, will be captivated by the author's flair for depicting the spirit of each man's music. The general reader will be engrossed by the ease, charm, and versatility of the writing. |
| General note | Revised and enlarged edition of the author's Ten composers. |
| LCCN | 59009866 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML390.C3 C6 1959 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |